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'''Bergule''' or '''Bergula''' or '''Bergoule''' ({{lang-grc|Βεργούλη}}), also '''Bergulium''' or '''Bergoulion''' (Βεργούλιον), also called '''Bergulae''' or '''Virgulae''', was a town in [[ancient Thrace]], which was in later times called '''Arcadiopolis''', '''Arcadiupolis''', or '''Arkadioupolis'''.<ref>[[Geographer of Ravenna|Geogr. Rav.]] 4.6; ''[[Itin. Hier.]]'' p. 569; Cedren. p. 266; Theophan. p. 66.</ref> It was noted by [[Ptolemy]],<ref>{{Cite Ptolemy|3.11.12}}</ref> and inhabited during [[Roman Empire|Roman]] and [[Byzantine]] times.<ref name=Barrington/> Under the name '''Arcadiopolis in Europa''' it was the seat of a bishop; no longer a residential see, it remains a [[titular see]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]].<ref>{http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/d3a68.html Catholic Hierarchy]</ref> |
'''Bergule''' or '''Bergula''' or '''Bergoule''' ({{lang-grc|Βεργούλη}}), also '''Bergulium''' or '''Bergoulion''' (Βεργούλιον), also called '''Bergulae''' or '''Virgulae''', was a town in [[ancient Thrace]], which was in later times called '''Arcadiopolis''', '''Arcadiupolis''', or '''Arkadioupolis''' (Ἀρκαδιούπολις).<ref>[[Geographer of Ravenna|Geogr. Rav.]] 4.6; ''[[Itin. Hier.]]'' p. 569; Cedren. p. 266; Theophan. p. 66.</ref> It was noted by [[Ptolemy]],<ref>{{Cite Ptolemy|3.11.12}}</ref> and inhabited during [[Roman Empire|Roman]] and [[Byzantine]] times.<ref name=Barrington/> Under the name '''Arcadiopolis in Europa''' it was the seat of a bishop; no longer a residential see, it remains a [[titular see]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]].<ref>{http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/d3a68.html Catholic Hierarchy]</ref> |
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Its site is located near [[Lüleburgaz]] in [[Eastern Thrace|European Turkey]].<ref name=Barrington>{{Cite Barrington|51}}</ref><ref>{{Cite DARE|17026}}</ref> |
Its site is located near [[Lüleburgaz]] in [[Eastern Thrace|European Turkey]].<ref name=Barrington>{{Cite Barrington|51}}</ref><ref>{{Cite DARE|17026}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:52, 28 June 2019
Bergule or Bergula or Bergoule (Template:Lang-grc), also Bergulium or Bergoulion (Βεργούλιον), also called Bergulae or Virgulae, was a town in ancient Thrace, which was in later times called Arcadiopolis, Arcadiupolis, or Arkadioupolis (Ἀρκαδιούπολις).[1] It was noted by Ptolemy,[2] and inhabited during Roman and Byzantine times.[3] Under the name Arcadiopolis in Europa it was the seat of a bishop; no longer a residential see, it remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.[4]
Its site is located near Lüleburgaz in European Turkey.[3][5]
References
- ^ Geogr. Rav. 4.6; Itin. Hier. p. 569; Cedren. p. 266; Theophan. p. 66.
- ^ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 3.11.12.
- ^ a b Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 51, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
- ^ {http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/d3a68.html Catholic Hierarchy]
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Bergule". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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